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| Locality | Bankstown |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Canterbury-Bankstown Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.91993 |
| Longitude | 151.03602 |
| Population | 34,933 |
| Density | 5399.2 /km² |
| Area | 6.5 km² |
| Elevation | 32 m |
| Postcode | 2200 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 17 km west-southwest |
Bankstown is a locality in the Canterbury-Bankstown Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 34,933. The locality covers an area of 6.5 km², giving a population density of about 5399.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 32 m above sea level. It lies approximately 17 km west-southwest of Sydney. Bankstown is located at 33.9199°S, 151.0360°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2200.
Bankstown unfurls across a landscape of gentle, low-lying terrain, a sprawling expanse where the urban fabric stretches towards the horizon. It lies 1.8 km north-west of Punchbowl, NSW (from Punchbowl, NSW: bearing 305°T), and is situated 7.0 km south of Auburn. The air here, particularly as the afternoon sun begins its slow descent, carries a subtle warmth, a diffused light that softens the edges of buildings and casts long shadows across the streets. Eucalyptus trees, their bark peeling in papery strips, punctuate the suburban grid, their leaves rustling with a dry, persistent whisper, a quiet testament to the land's natural heritage. The character of Bankstown is one of constant, energetic movement, a place where diverse lives intersect in a vibrant, ever-shifting mosaic.
The history of Bankstown is deeply entwined with the development of Sydney’s western growth corridor, its origins tracing back to early colonial land grants and the eventual subdivision of agricultural holdings. The Georges River, a vital artery for much of its early existence, provided a lifeline for farming and grazing, its banks once echoing with the sounds of rural life. Today, Bankstown’s economy is a dynamic engine of commerce and industry, a hub for small businesses, manufacturing, and a thriving retail sector that draws people from neighbouring suburbs. Its cultural identity is a rich amalgamation of traditions brought by generations of migrants, creating a unique and energetic spirit that defines Bankstown.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Bankstown, New South Wales. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Bankstown, in the Canterbury-Bankstown Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Bankstown includes the postcode (2200), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Canterbury-Bankstown Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bankstown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |